Support for Musical Education
We help to improve the quality of arts education and support the development of young artists so they can inspire others.
We cherish Czech cultural heritage, support arts education, and nurture young musical talents. We draw inspiration from the works of the composer Antonín Dvořák. The innovative approach and successes of this prominent 19th‑century Czech artist motivates us to help young Czech talents achieve international recognition, just as Antonín Dvořák did in his time.
Projects
Where We Help
Through the Pianos for Schools project, we help elementary art schools acquire new pianos. Thanks to our scholarship fund, we also finance the Pianos for Schools Supports Talents project. In this way, we foster talent development and piano education for exceptionally gifted children. The theme of supporting musical education is also reflected in our other project, Donating Groups to Children.
Cheering on Talents from the Pianos for Schools
The Cheering on Talents from the Pianos for Schools scholarship fund is one of our newest initiatives. We do not only support talented young musicians financially, but our goal is to also help them systematically build their careers in the long term. Gifted individuals receive support from top mentors and have the opportunity to develop their skills in masterclasses and through performances both at home and abroad.
You can support the project directly on its website.
Scholars
Cheering on talents
Our goal is to support talented students who have the courage to turn their dreams into reality. We help children and young people who want to become top artists, inspire others, and represent the Czech Republic worldwide with dignity. We believe they can do it. And we also know that with the support of a strong partner, the hands and minds of young talents will be more confident and at ease. The expert guarantor of the scholarship fund is Jan Simon, director of the Dvořákova Praha Festival. The scholarship recipients are selected by an expert panel consisting of Ivo Kahánek, Beata Hlavenková, Tomáš Kačo, Jarmila Holcová, Zuzana Ceralová Petrofová and Dana Syrová and the MenArt Academy. Introducing this the scholarship recipients: the exceptional talents and future stars of the Czech piano scene.
Vivi Nguyen
Although Vivi belongs to the youngest generation of pianists and has only been playing the piano for four years, she has achieved promising success. Vivi performed at the Golden Prague International Television Festival and, as the youngest participant, began honing her skills this year at the MenArt scholarship academy under Ivo Kahánek's guidance.
Nora Lubbadová
Despite her young age, Nora Lubbadová has built a reputation as one of the most promising young piano talents in the Czech Republic. She has consistently demonstrated her extraordinary gift from early childhood, as evidenced by numerous awards from prestigious competitions in her age category.
Vladimír Slavíček
An extraordinary and multifaceted talent with a penchant for improvisation, whose studies include both piano and keyboard instruments in popular music. Such is Vladimír Slavíček, who has elevated his playing to a collaborative exploration of the technical, sonic, and tonal possibilities of the keyboard.
Magdaléna Kovářová
Magdaléna Kovářová ranks among promising young piano talents with a string of awards from prestigious competitions at home and abroad. She began collecting her first competition successes at the age of eight. Since then, her path has led from national competitions to international distinctions and to appearances at major festivals and in concert halls including Prague’s Rudolfinum and Carnegie Hall in New York.
Valentýna Ibriqi
Valentýna Ibriqi began playing the piano at the age of eight under the guidance of teacher Ellina Belčiková. Just a year later she broke through with a victory in the competition; Young Pianists Play Steinway & Sons. Soon after, she became its overall winner. Since then she has been collecting awards at competitions in the Czech Republic and abroad.
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